Western Nebraska Fire Relief Fund
Resources
A centralized hub of trusted wildfire resources, including shelter locations, emergency support, and ways to help our neighbors recover.
General
United Way / 2‑1‑1 Nebraska
Dial 2‑1‑1 or visit United Way’s 211 service for help locating:
-Temporary housing
-Food assistance
-Cleanup and recovery services
American Red Cross – Nebraska
1‑800‑RED‑CROSS (1‑800‑733‑2767)
The Red Cross is actively operating evacuation shelters and providing:
-Temporary shelter and meals
-Health and mental‑health support
-Financial and recovery assistance referrals
Nebraska Rural Response Hotline
800-464-0258
Federal Assistance (FEMA)
-Nebraska has received approval for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG), which helps cover firefighting and response costs.
-FEMA may later expand assistance to individual households if damage thresholds are met.
-FEMA works in coordination with NEMA and county emergency managers.
Supply Drop Points
If you have a coordinated drop location for supplies, Call Nebr. Dept. of Ag. 1-800-831-0550
Bridgeport:
Hay and Fencing supplies
Kraupies Northport Lot
Del Ray Kraupie 308-279-1692
Oshkosh:
Hay - Oshkosh Truck Shop
Kirk Schoeneman 308-241-0809
Fencing Supplies - Heartland Lumber
Jordan Russell 308-458-7470
Arthur:
Crusty’s Feed Store 308-764-2259
Jason 308-764-7090
Ogallala:
Hay and Fencing supplies
Ogallala Ag Supply
Patti 308-280-0025
Hyannis:
Hay and Fencing supplies
Grant County Fairgrounds
Wyatt Thurston 682-262-0942
Gordon:
Hay and Fencing supplies
Gordon Livestock Market
Cathy Tenes 308-282-1171 or 605-441-8522
Hay/Fencing and Livestock Supplies
- The Garden County Extension Office is seeking names of producers that need hay. There are donations being offered hourly but we don't know who needs it! Please reach out to the Extension office at 308-772-3311 so that we can get a list of producers that have been affected. We are looking for those with immediate needs and long-term!
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ALERT (America's Lifeline Emergency Response Team) Livestock producers needing emergency hay and/or fencing supplies; hay and supply donors and truckers wishing to donate your time, please contact Patti Barnt 308 280 0025, (877) 703-0183 and email at heartlandlivestockaid@gmail.com.
- Hyannis Ranch Supply 102 S Dellinger Avenue in Hyannis will be accepting livestock supplies and fencing items during business hours.
- Heartland Lumber & Supply LLC , 410 Main Street, Oshkosh, NE will be accepting livestock, fencing and hay during normal business hours. M-F 7-5 Sat 7-noon. To schedule after hours donations please call Jordan at 308-458-7470.
- Broadwater Country Store 117 Guthrie Street, Broadwater, NE will be accepting livestock, fencing and hay. Starting Monday. (will update with contact information later)
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Crusty's Feed Store10 Swanson Drive, Arthur, NE will be accepting livestock, fencing and hay.
- Alliance FFA will assist in rebuilding fences- Ashytn Vivian 308-760-1854 (Trailer at Ackerman Ag for wire and posts donations- reach out to Ackerman Ag to purchase posts directly 308-762-2144)
Legal
Legal Aid of Nebraska Disaster Relief Hotline: 1.844.268.5627
Monday-Thursday: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm CT
Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 noon CT
Meals
Hot Meals USA coordinating hot meals for firefighters- working out of North Platte and need volunteers